Buying a new bunk bed mattress can give an old bunk bed new life. The construction of the bed will likely last much longer than the mattress and you can pass along this much needed bed set to new parents of siblings.

When choosing a bunk bed mattress, you must take careful measurements of the bed and the old mattress to be sure to buy the correct size. Some bunk beds use full size mattresses for the bottom bunk and a smaller twin size on top. Because these are children’s beds, primarily, the mattress may be smaller on the top bunk than a standard twin.

If you are lucky enough to have a mattress that fits in with the standard sizes, you should shop for the mattress in the same way you would for any other bed in your home. Parents should be concerned with the comfort of their child while they are sleeping. We often think of older people having trouble finding a mattress to support the body, but children can be kept awake with an uncomfortable mattress as well.

Test the bunk bed mattress before you buy

Test the mattress to be sure that it supports the body comfortably. Bring the kids along to help you find the one that feels right. If you can get your child to lie down long enough on the mattress to make a good judgment, it is a great help. All is not lost if you can’t bring the kids to the store to test mattresses, though. You can lie down on the bed and determine if it is comfortable for you.

Check the stitching on the mattress to make sure that it is durable. A child’s bed takes much more abuse than the average bed. Children may jump up and down on the bed or roughhouse. Children often play games on their bed as well on those quiet days at home. The bed must be able to hold up under this kind of use.

The materials used should be durable and comfortable. A bunk bed can last for generations with new mattresses. The bed itself should last for many years, long after your children have outgrown it. A mattress may be passed on as well if the right one is chosen. Take your time and do some comparison shopping before you choose the mattress that your children will sleep on. Sleep affects your children in many ways including how well they do in school. It is a bigger decision than you might realize.